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Wisdo Health Completes its Series A Financing Round with $5M in New Funding by Healthcare Disruptors
Wisdo Health, a peer support and benefits navigation platform, has secured additional funding to address the harmful consequences of loneliness and social isolation. The company aims to become the leading provider of evidence-driven social health to Americans aged 17 to 85. The funding round was led by Marius Nacht, co-founder of Checkpoint, and included investors such as Alive Israel Healthtech Fund, Bridge Builders Collaborative, Anne Wojcicki (founder of 23andme), and Avram Miller (founder of Intel Capital). Wisdo Health plans to use the funding to build its sales and marketing presence and continue its mission of improving mental and physical health while reducing healthcare costs. The company has already attracted over 500,000 users to its platform.
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Wisdo: Experience Happier Days by Wisdo
The article is about Wisdo, a mental health and wellbeing app that connects people with similar life circumstances. The app offers over 70 demographic-specific support communities and has nearly 2 million users. It aims to eliminate loneliness and maximize wellbeing through peer-to-peer support. Wisdo has been voted #1 for Personal Growth & Social Impact and has received multiple awards. The app is available for download and offers features like sharing stories, setting goals, joining communities, connecting with life coaches, and attending Zoom events. Wisdo offers a free version with a limited experience, but a membership is required for full access.
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How Peer Mentors Can Help You Succeed
The article discusses the importance of peer mentoring and the concept of a community of practice in adult learning. It highlights the role of shared experiences and knowledge exchange in professional and personal development. Wisdo, an award-winning wellness app, is mentioned as an example of a technology-based virtual community of practice. The app aims to connect people who have overcome challenges and can provide support and insights to others. Wisdo has seen significant engagement, with 26 million conversations in the last year and a half, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article emphasizes the value of finding a support team to navigate new challenges and encourages active participation in relevant communities of practice.
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Mental Wellness Social Media App Wisdo Connects College Students For Free
Social media app Wisdo is offering recent graduates a chance to find mentors who have experience in transitioning from the classroom into a recession. The service is offering 2020 graduates six months of free membership when they sign up with their college email address. They will then have the chance to connect with mentors that graduated in 2008, when the U.S. economy last experienced a severe slowdown. The app is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store.
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'Wisdo' app creates community to overcome mental health challenges
The article discusses the emotional experiences of Michael Eldridge and how the Wisdo app helped him. It highlights the positive impact of the app on individuals seeking emotional support.
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1-800-Flowers.com Launches 'Connection Communities'
1-800-Flowers.com has launched Connection Communities, a peer-to-peer support portal that connects customers with others who have experienced similar life events. The platform, powered by Wisdo, allows users to seek guidance, offer advice, and engage with others. The launch of Connection Communities is part of 1-800-Flowers.coms efforts to deepen relationships with customers and inspire human expression and connection. The platform features eight curated communities focused on topics such as self-care, coronavirus anxiety, increasing happiness, loneliness, coping with loss, relationship advice, motherhood, and caregiving. Customers can access the platform for free for six months. 1-800-Flowers.com is a subsidiary of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
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Graduating in Pandemic-Rocked Economy? The Class of '08 Could Help
Wisdo, a mental wellness app, is connecting new college graduates from the class of 2020 with mentors who graduated in similar workforce circumstances in 2008. The app aims to help graduates navigate the uncertain job market and provide emotional support. Wisdo noticed a shift in peoples concerns around mid-March, with college students aged 18-25 being worried about the job market, student debt, and coronavirus anxiety. As a response, Wisdo is allowing class of 2020 graduates in the U.S. and United Kingdom to join the app for free for six months to find mentors who understand their experiences. The app offers various groups for people to join and connect with others who have gone through similar situations.
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Wisdo, the Award-Winning Emotional Wellness Platform, Launches Largest Study to Date of 25 Million American and British Students' Emotional Responses to COVID-19
Wisdo, a self-care platform, announces the Class of COVID-19 study, the largest wellness study of its kind, focusing on the emotional wellbeing of college and university students in the U.S. and U.K. The study aims to provide insights into the effects of the pandemic on students mental health. Initial findings reveal a spike in depression, anxiety, and loneliness, along with a decline in healthier interests. Sleep problems are also on the rise. Wisdo hopes that the study will help colleges and professionals prepare students for the challenges posed by COVID-19. The study is overseen by Professor Ariely of Duke University and Dr. Tom Insel, former director of the National Institute of Mental Health.
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Mental Wellness App Wisdo Aims To Be 'Wikipedia' Of Communal Wisdom
Israeli mental wellness startup Wisdo has developed an app that connects people around shared issues and encourages those who have successfully traversed life challenges to become helpers or guides. The app already has 750,000 downloads and its active user base is at around 70 percent. Wisdo recently won a 2019 Google Play Award in the Best Social Impact category. The startup aims to promote meaningful relationships and genuine mutual support among users. It has also collaborated with the Center for Advanced Hindsight at Duke University for a study on the impact of emotional wellness networks on loneliness and isolation. Wisdos community is almost entirely self-managed, with active users ascending to become helpers and guides. The companys ultimate goal is to become the go-to app for wisdom.
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Woebot and Wisdo shine at Google Play Awards
Google Play Awards recognized outstanding Android apps, including Woebot, Wisdo, Marvel Strike Force, Shadowgun Legends, Tick Tock: A Tale for Two, and Canva.
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Support Network Startup Wisdo Partners With Duke University
Israel-based startup Wisdo has partnered with Duke University for a social media study to create a more positive online engagement. Wisdo, founded in 2015, matches users with similar life experiences and struggles to create support communities. The company has raised $11 million to date.
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Wisdo launches chat app to discuss illnesses, job losses, and other challenges out of beta
Wisdo, a social app that connects people facing major life challenges, has announced its launch out of beta with $11 million in funding. The app currently has 500,000 users and offers over 70 communities for users to join based on shared experiences. Users can take on different roles within the app, such as Buddies, Helpers, Guides, and Super Guides, with higher-ranked users having more content moderation responsibilities. Wisdos investors include Jazz Venture Partners, Bob Nelsen, and Richard Klausner, all with backgrounds in medicine and healthcare. The company is considering sponsored profiles as a potential revenue stream. Wisdos positioning as a place for serious discussions may attract users seeking meaningful interactions.
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Mental wellness startup Wisdo launches with $11 million in funding
Wisdo, a social media platform focused on mental health, has raised $11 million in seed funding from angel investors. The platform connects people seeking help with those who can offer it, often those who have experienced similar situations. The app has grown to 500,000 users in its beta phase. The funding will likely be used to further develop the platform and expand its user base.
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How my father's death led me to found Wisdo.com
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http://www.jpost.com/Metro/Wisdom-via-Wisdo-453088
Wisdo is a web platform that allows people who have had or are currently undergoing a life-changing experience to share their wisdom. The platform focuses on breast cancer and provides insights contributed by breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and family members. The goal is to help individuals navigate through the non-clinical aspects of caring for someone with cancer. Wisdo differentiates itself from other websites by sending personalized information, guidance, and supportive statements to users based on their specific stage in the breast cancer journey. The platform aims to expand to cover a wide range of lifes challenges. The article does not mention any specific customers, partners, investors, or acquisition or investment amounts. The event described in the article does not have a specific date.
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